As professionals in astronomy, whether we are students,
faculty, staff, librarians or are working in
other positions, we all like to believe that our work
environment is determined only by our capabilities as
students and researchers, and that it is free from
personal bias. A productive professional atmosphere depends on open
and accepting interactions of individuals free from
discrimination and harrassment.

As openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex,
and queer (LGBTIQ)
members of the astronomical community, we strongly believe
that there is no place for discrimination based on sexual
orientation/preference or gender identity/expression.
We want to actively maintain
and promote a safe, accepting and supportive environment
in all our work places. We invite other LGBTIQ members of
the astronomical community to join us in being visible
and to reach out to those who still feel that it is not
yet safe for them to be public.

As experts, TAs, instructors, professors and technical
staff, we serve as professional role models every day. Let
us also become positive examples of members of the LGBTIQ
community at large.

For members of the non-LGBTIQ community, we invite you to
make visible your acceptance of LGBTIQ people. We urge you to make visible (and audible)
your objections to derogatory comments and "jokes" about LGBTIQ
people.

The Outlist

In the light of the above statements, we, your fellow students, alumni/ae, faculty, coworkers, and friends, sign this message.

Openly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Intersex and Queer Members of the Astronomical Community: